Yes, Food Saver questions...again.

I know this question have fluttered around the forums before, but I can't find one where the info is current so I decided to bring up the subject again. I run a small restaurant with no storage and hardly any counter space. We are connected to a show space that basically dictates if we are busy or not. This obviously presents the problem of product preservation. I have no room at all for a heavy, bulky cryo machine. I've looked into Food Savers, but am skeptical on their durability in a professional kitchen. Please drop some info on this subject if you know anything about the new food savers out there!

Another chef I know uses the basic one you can get at wal-mart. He cuts strip loin by the case, seals them in food savers, then freezes them for later use. The steaks keep very well as I have seen them, the machine is still working 2-3 months later. Only downside is the bags are quite expensive.

For a pro kitchen, you are much better off with a chamber vac sealer. They sell small ones that might fit your needs. I can't see a food saver working for extended periods in a production environment. Not to mention that they are less reliable and pull less vacuum than a chamber sealer.